Gary Neville explains Man United’s struggles under Jose Mourinho: They need to do this

United have had three managers in the space of three and a bit seasons since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

Jose Mourinho is now the man charged with bringing the glory days back to Old Trafford after both David Moyes and Louis van Gaal failed to deliver during their short spells in charge of the club.

And Neville has urged United to stick with the Special One for at least three years, despite a lacklustre start to his tenure.

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Mourinho splashed out millions to try and strengthen his faltering squad in the summer but the Red Devils currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, already eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool after 11 matches.

They return to action after the international break against Arsenal on Saturday.

And speaking ahead of the hotly-anticipated clash, Neville told Sky Sports: “Of course, the psychology has changed since Fergie left, the players who have been there for a while, they had one voice, they knew who was in control.

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Gary Neville wants Manchester United to stick with Jose Mourinho

“They've now had three managers in three, four years. You know that change in direction, style of play, how each manager works, getting used to that.

“It's the same in any workplace.

“If you had three different bosses in your company in three years, you wouldn't know whether you were coming or going, and that's the same out there.

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“It's important that the club can stick by Jose for three years, let him do the work. It's going to be tough, you can see that at the moment.

“The other clubs are spending big money, have their house in order, good teams as well.

"And Manchester United are not going to have it all their own way unfortunately.

“It's important Manchester United stick by Jose Mourinho for three years”

Gary Neville

“It was great watching the club win titles and being part of that all the time, but the reality of it is that it was never going to go on forever, this period was always going to come.

"But they're going to have to fight through the difficult times, and do it in the right way if you like, and that means stability with the management team.”